Posted 2mo ago

Technician - Plate Making

@ ProAmpac
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Create plates, Process plates, Check defects
Requirements Summary:High School Diploma/GED; 2-4 years related experience; strong time management and communication skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Imagesetters, Plate processors, Exposure units
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Job Description

Essential Duties and Tasks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Create and process printing plates using digital or manual imaging methods according to job specifications.

· Use specialized equipment such as imagesetters, plate processors, and exposure units to produce high-quality plates.

· Check for defects, registration accuracy, and image clarity before releasing plates for pressroom use.

· Understand customer requirements, layouts, and specifications provided on work orders or job tickets.

· Manage raw plate materials, chemicals, and supplies, ensuring proper storage and minimal waste.

· Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of plate-making machinery to ensure consistent output.

· Document plate specifications, production times, and maintenance logs for quality control and tracking.

· Communicate with prepress operators and pressroom staff to ensure seamless production workflows and resolve issues.

· Use PPE, handle chemicals safely, and adhere to company and regulatory safety protocols.

· Manage time efficiently to meet production deadlines and minimize press downtime.

· All other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications, Education and Experience

· High School Diploma/GED Certifications required

· 2-4 experience in a related field required.

· Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.

· Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.

· Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.

· Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.

· Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This role will regularly use plant machinery which certification may be required. This role routinely works around moving equipment. May need to get on and off equipment, stairs, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to type, hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move

The position requires 0% of travel time.

What ProAmpac has to offer:

  • Quarterly bonuses: perfect attendance bonus
  • 11 paid company holidays
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplemental offerings
  • Company-provided life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Wellness program – living a healthy lifestyle can get you a discount on your health insurance premiums AND other incentives